Definition of Ignite

Verb: ignite ig'nIt

Cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat
"Great heat can ignite almost any dry matter";
- light
Start to burn or burst into flames
"Marsh gases ignited suddenly";
- erupt, catch fire, take fire, combust, conflagrate
Arouse or excite feelings and passions
"The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor";
- inflame, stir up, wake, heat, fire up